US-headquartered firms dominate the ranks of partner promotions in the final disputes developments summary of 2025, which also includes a pair of tax litigators seeking a change of scene in Norway and Portugal.

As 2025 comes to a close, CDR explores what litigation trends await the world’s most powerful country next year.

The weekly disputes developments summary takes in high-level lawyer moves in Romania, Germany, France and the UK, while two US firms have merged to create a firm with increased nationwide reach.

The US’ highest court has turned to the federal government to help resolve Spain’s questions of ‘critical importance’ involving the enforcement of USD 419 million in arbitral awards against the state.

In a first-of-its kind study of California antitrust regulation, the state’s law reform agency is proposing a revamp that could change the litigation landscape in a state already dubbed the lawsuit capital of the US.